Autumn is cosy and beautiful in New Zealand. When combined with fire pit cooking, it makes for an amazing experience with family and friends. The warm glow from the fire, the chatter, and the aromas from the stove all create a memorable evening. If you are planning a delicious evening, we have you covered with our best fall fire pit recipes.
Whether you have a sweet tooth or want to enjoy something spicy, our picks satisfy both cravings. Read on to find the recipes you shouldn't miss this fall.
Best Fall Fire Pit Recipes
Autumn is a great time for fire pit parties in New Zealand when temperatures drop as low as 7°c in the evenings. Let's see which recipes can serve you well during these warm gatherings.
1. Grilled Shortcake Skewers
Grilled shortcake skewers is a delightful dessert that is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. The smoky flavour from the fire pit enhances the sweetness of this treat.
After you have picked the best firewood for your fire pit, light it up. Slice a pound cake into cubes and alternate them on skewers with strawberries or any other fruit you love. Brush them lightly with melted butter and grill them over the fire until golden and slightly caramelised. This dessert is best served with whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
2. Mini Bacon Crescent Hot Dogs
Mini bacon crescent hot dogs are ideal if you're looking for things to cook over a fire pit on a stick.
Wrap mini sausages or hot dogs in a thin strap of bacon and put it all in a crossiant. Secure each piece with a toothpick to hold everything together. Place the wrapped sausages on skewers or a grill-safe tray and cook until the dough turns golden brown and bacon looks crispy.
The fire pit adds a smokey touch to the treat and complements its savoury layers. The best part about mini bacon crescent hot dogs is that you can serve them with a variety of sauces, such as barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or spicy ketchup. Whether you use them as appetisers or satisfying snacks, these hot dogs are a must-try this fall.
3. Skillet S’mores
If you're seeking easy fire pit food ideas for children, Skillet S'mores are the answer. It is an entertaining and sweet recipe that children absolutely adore.
Layer chocolate pieces, crushed graham crackers, and marshmallows on a fire pit. Let them all get gooey and golden on the fire pit, as the heat melts chocolate and other ingredients. Skillet S'mores usually creates a mess but this method avoids it.
You can serve them with crackers or pretzels to add crunch or drizzle caramel over it for a creative twist.
4. Campfire Veggies
If you're enjoying one of the best camping sites in New Zealand, why not cook something amazing? Campfire veggies are a nutritious and healthy addition to your fall fire pit recipes list.
You can use all kinds of veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, and chop them into small pieces. Season them with peppers, onions, and corn before wrapping them in a foil or put them on a fire pit grill with skewers. Cook over the fire until tender and slightly charred to enhance their natural flavours and add a smokey touch.
Since this dish is so versatile, you can add ingredients like cubed potatoes, asparagus, onions, and whatnot. You can serve them with grilled meats, making it one of the most delicious fall fire pit recipes for chicken.
5. Campfire Nachos
Easy. Simple. Delicious. These three words can describe nachos that are among the best open fire cooking recipes loved both by kids and adults.
Kids love them a bit stripped down rather than adding too many ingredients, but you can still add a lot. Our recipe includes everything from tortilla chips to diced onion to pre-cooked ground taco meat.
Sauté onions, bell peppers, and jalapeno in oil on medium heat until tender. Now layer peppers, jalapenos, taco meat, grilled onions, and layer chips in a cast iron pot. Repeat the layers a few times and heat everything up until the cheese melts.
Conclusion
These are some of the best fall fire pit recipes you can try with your friends and family.
Remember, every great fire pit evening begins with a quality fire pit, such as the ones from Wizard Fire Pits. Our steel fire pits come in Mini, Regular, and Jumbo versions, serving gatherings of all sizes effortlessly. We also offer high-quality foldable fire pit grills, carry bags, and covers for fire pit protection.
This fall and winter, level up your evening gatherings with Wizard Fire Pits and create memorable experiences.
